Portland VIC

Postcode 3305 · Glenelg LGA

Portland is a well-established suburb in Victoria within the Glenelg local government area (postcode 3305). With a population of 10,016, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 47. Households earn a median income of $60K per year, with an average household size of 2.2 people. The most common occupations are professionals, community & personal service, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Portland is $415,000, having declined 5.5% over the past year. Units have a median price of $300,000 (-16.4% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $400. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 5.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,083.

Portland is served by 8 schools, including 5 primary, 2 secondary, 1 special. The average ICSEA score is 962, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 1 rail station, 1 tram stop, 58 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 1 public hospital. The crime rate in the Glenelg LGA is higher than average at 12,431 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Portland offers a gross rental yield of 5.0%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($415K/$875K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 7.0x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -5.5% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield5.0% High Yield
Price vs State$415K/$875K Below Median
Affordability7.0x Moderate
Price Momentum-5.5% Falling
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$51,042
Mean Income$60,491
Earners6,753
YoY Change+5.6%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education2/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$415K
-5.5% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$300K
-16.4% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$250
POPULATION
10,016
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age47
Household Size2.2
HH Income /wk$1,146
Personal Income /wk$617
Mortgage /mth$1,083
CRIME (Glenelg LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)12,431
Total Incidents2,489
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations1
Bus Stops58
Tram Stops1
Cable Tram Depot/Bentinck St
Portland Police Station/Glenelg St
SCHOOLS (8)
Avg ICSEA962
Total Students1,726
Government5
Independent2
Catholic1
Portland Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 946
Bayview CollegeSecondary · Independent · ICSEA 1009
All Saints Parish SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1003
Portland Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 981
Portland South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 958
HOSPITALS (1)
Portland District Healthpublic
Data: 2024